Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

 

Career Description

An environmental health and safety specialist is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring industrial safety programs within the company. They evaluate new equipment and raw materials for safety and monitor employee exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances.

Annual Salary

Entry: $32,000	Mean: $41,000	Experienced: $50,000
Source: Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Salary Data, 2004

Hourly Wage

Entry: $15.38	Mean: $19.71	Experienced: $24.04
Source: Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Salary Data, 2004

Academic Requirements

Most positions are filled by individuals with a bachelor’s degrees or the equivalent and zero to two years of related experience.

Schools

Metropolitan Community College - Business & Technology College
816/482-5210

Professional Associations

National
National Association of Safety Professionals
National Environmental Health Association

State
Missouri Society for Healthcare Facility Management

Additional Information

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